Chaos
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    Article Summary

    The --chaos or --c parameter influences how varied the initial image grids are. High --chaos values will produce more unusual and unexpected results and compositions. Lower --chaos values have more reliable, repeatable results.

    --chaos accepts values 0–100.
    The default --chaos value is 0.


    The Influence of Chaos on Jobs

    No --chaos value

    Using a low --chaos value, or not specifying a value, will produce initial image grids that are similar each time a Job is run.

    prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 0

    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 0
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 0
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 0


    Low --chaos values

    Using a low --chaos value, or not specifying a value, will produce initial image grids that are slightly varied each time a Job is run.

    prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 10

    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 10
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 10
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 10


    Moderate --chaos values

    Using a low --chaos value, or not specifying a value, will produce initial image grids that are slightly varied each time a Job is run.

    prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 25

    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 25
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 25
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 25


    High --chaos Values

    Using a higher --chaos value will produce initial image grids that are more varied and unexpected each time a Job is run.

    prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 50

    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 50
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 50
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 50


    Very High --chaos Values

    Using extremely high --chaos values will produce initial image grids that are varied and have unexpected compositions or artistic mediums each time a Job is run.

    prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 80

    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 80
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 80
    Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 80

    How to Change the Chaos Value

    Use the --chaos or --c Parameter

    Add --chaos <value> or --c <value> to the end of your prompt.

    Animated Gif showing how the Midjourney chaos parameter is typed